"A Terrifying Game of Cat-and-Mouse": Stephen Graham’s Best TV Thrillers to Stream
Stephen Graham, the most versatile actor in Britain, doesn’t stop working. He possesses pure, Class-A charisma that sets him apart from his counterparts, and has the range to play anyone from gangsters to neo-nazis. Here are some of his best TV thrillers to stream on Netflix, ITV, and more:
Dennis P. Mong Jr
Nocturne (2026)
(Exclusive to Apple TV+ from October 30)
A twisty suspense fest based on a Swedish book franchise. Graham stars as a psychopath hellbent on causing mayhem even from behind bars, playing the cat in this terrifying game of cat-and-mouse.
Adolescence (2025)
(Available globally on Netflix)
Graham plays the father of a 13-year-old who stabs a classmate to death, triggering an investigation into online radicalisation and masculinity. This real-time continuous take film sparked a cultural conversation and won numerous awards.
Channel 4
The Virtues (2019)
Free to stream in the UK
A dark miniseries that explores childhood trauma and addiction. Directed by Shane Meadows, who cast Graham in his breakout role as Combo in This Is England, this series is a gripping look into repressed memories from Joseph’s past spent in care.
Boiling Point (2023)
(Available on BBC iPlayer in the UK)
Graham reprises his role as Andy, a head chef struggling with trauma and trying to keep a new London restaurant afloat. This intense workplace drama is a must-watch for those who can handle the heat.
ITV
The Walk-In (2022)
A true crime drama infiltrating a far-right extremist group, behaving like an espionage thriller. Graham stars as a real-life activist taking on danger to uncover secrets within the group.
